RelaeX โก Painkiller XL (RQS) Speedrun Log #01 | Harvest Deadline: Dec 10 โฑ๏ธ๐ฑ
Strain: 2x Painkiller XL (Royal Queen Seeds) โ High-CBD (75% Sativa / 25% Indica) ๐ฟ
Project Goal: Operation Post-Op Recovery โ Tight speedrun targeting harvest on December 10, 2026 (76-day total runtime). The strain needs to be ready for my recovery phase 3โ4 weeks after my upcoming surgery. โฑ๏ธ๐๏ธ?
๐ง โ๏ธ Setup & Strategy
Germination (Sep 24): Petri dish + paper towel + Zamnesia Seed Booster at 22โ24ยฐC passive tent heat. ๐ก๏ธโจ
Potting & Buffer Chain: Petri dish โ Zamnesia Coco Germination Plug โ 11L final pots filled with Floragard Growmix. The unfertilized coco plug acts as a buffer so the delicate seedling taproot isn't overwhelmed by the pre-fertilized soil. ๐ฑโจ
Veg Phase & Flip: Ultra-short veg (~7 days under 18/6). Flip to 12/12 on October 8, 2026. Relying on the 75% Sativa flowering stretch to build the main canopy structure. ๐๏ธ๐ก๐ฟ
Nutrient Concept (Bloom Fertilizer Only): Skipping grow fertilizer completely. The 11L Floragard Growmix provides plenty of nutrients for the short veg and initial stretch. Bloom fertilizer will only be introduced around late October (Week 3โ4 of flower) at 50% strength if lower leaves demand it. ?๐ง๐
Watering: Targeted spot-watering (250โ500 ml radius) around the plug to keep the root zone airy in the large 11L pots early on. ๐ฟ๐ฌ๏ธ๐
๐๏ธโก Speedrun Schedule & Timeline
Phase 1: Germination
Timeframe: Sep 24 โ Sep 26
Light Cycle: Dark
Feeding: 0% Nutrients (Seed Booster)
Actions: Germination in Petri dish at 22โ24ยฐC. ๐ก๏ธ
Phase 2: Plug Transfer
Timeframe: Sep 26 (Today)
Light Cycle: 18/6
Feeding: 0% Nutrients
Actions: Taproots emerged! Transferred to Coco Plugs & placed into the Spider Farmer tent. ๐
Phase 3: Ultra-Short Veg
Timeframe: Sep 27 โ Oct 07
Light Cycle: 18/6
Feeding: 0% Nutrients (Soil buffer)
Actions: Rooting in plugs & embedding into 11L Floragard Growmix. Targeted spot-watering. ๐ฟ
Phase 4: Flowering Flip
Timeframe: Oct 08, 2026
Light Cycle: 12/12
Feeding: 0% Nutrients
Actions: Switch timer to 12/12 (Sativa stretch begins). ๐ก
Phase 5: Stretch Phase
Timeframe: Oct 08 โ Oct 26
Light Cycle: 12/12
Feeding: 0% Nutrients
Actions: Soil buffer provides all required nutrients for the rapid stretch. ๐
Phase 6: Main Flowering
Timeframe: Oct 27 โ Nov 26
Light Cycle: 12/12
Feeding: Bloom Fertilizer Only (50% dose)
Actions: Introduce bloom nutrients only when lower leaves show hunger. ๐ธ
Phase 7: Ripening & Flush
Timeframe: Nov 27 โ Dec 09
Light Cycle: 12/12
Feeding: 0% Nutrients (Pure Flush)
Actions: Pure pH-adjusted water only; daily monitoring of trichomes. ๐ง
Phase 8: Harvest Day
Timeframe: Dec 10, 2026
Actions: Chop & harvest after exact 76 days. Perfectly timed for post-op recovery! โ๏ธโก
๐ Grow Log
Sep 24, 2026 (Day 1 โ Start):
Cleaned and disinfected all tools. Placed seeds in Petri dish with Zamnesia Seed Booster at 22โ24ยฐC.
Sep 25, 2026 (Day 2 โ Prep):
Soaked Zamnesia Coco Plugs in pH-adjusted water. Prepared 11L Floragard Growmix pots. ?
Sep 26, 2026 (Day 3 โ Sprout & Transfer):
Taproots are out! Both seeds sprouted successfully. Placed root-down into Coco Plugs, tagged pots (PAINKILLER XL 24.09.2026), and placed under 18/6 in the Spider Farmer tent. โ๏ธ๐ฑ
๐๐ค๐ฌ Community Questions & Feedback
Due to an upcoming surgery, I'm on a strict timeline as I need this strain 3โ4 weeks post-op to aid my recovery:
76-Day Schedule: Do you think 9 full weeks of 12/12 (Oct 8 โ Dec 10) is enough for Painkiller XL to fully mature after only a 7-day veg? โณ๐๏ธ๐ป
Bloom-Only Feeding: Any experience skipping veg nutrients entirely when using 11L pre-fertilized soil (Growmix) on a fast-flip run? ๐๐ง
Appreciate any insights, advice, or speedrun experiences! โ๏ธ๐ฑ๐
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Week 1. Vegetation
18d ago
1/6
5 cm
Height
16 hrs
Light Schedule
26 ยฐC
Day Air Temp
68 %
Air Humidity
21 ยฐC
Solution Temp
24 ยฐC
Substrate Temp
20 ยฐC
Night Air Temp
0.2 liters
Pot Size
0.2 liters
Watering Volume
30 cm
Lamp Distance
RelaeX Update Log: Observation & Strategy Shift ๐๐ฑ
Strain: Painkiller XL (Zamnesia / RQS) ๐ฟ๐ฌ
Phase: Early Veg / Seedling ?โจ
Substrate: Floragard Growmix ๐
1. Health & Current Setup ๐ฅ๐
Container Status: Seedlings remain in ~0.25L pots (6 cm base โ / 7 cm height, tapering upwards). ?๐
Re-potting into 1.33L containers is postponed until both plants develop a few more sets of true leaves. โณ๐
Plant Status: ๐๐ฟ
Plant 1 (Left): Healthy, first true leaves fully open. โ ๐ฑ
Plant 2 (Right): Severely stunted cotyledons; under observation to see if the growth tip recovers. ๐๐ค
Glass Jars: Removed as base risers to allow direct LED light coverage. ๐ก๐ซ
2. Timeline & Strategy ๐ โ๏ธ
Extended Veg: Fixed schedule paused. If Plant 2 recovers, it will receive an extended vegetative phase as needed to rebuild structure and catch up. ๐๐๏ธ
Flip Decision: The 12/12 switch is postponed until canopy readiness, moving away from strict calendar deadlines. โฒ๏ธโ๏ธ
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Week 2. Vegetation
11d ago
1/4
7 cm
Height
16 hrs
Light Schedule
26 ยฐC
Day Air Temp
65 %
Air Humidity
21 ยฐC
Solution Temp
26 ยฐC
Substrate Temp
24 ยฐC
Night Air Temp
0.2 liters
Pot Size
0.2 liters
Watering Volume
30 cm
Lamp Distance
RelaeX Update Log: Single Plant Focus & Steady Growth ๐๐ฑ
Strain: Painkiller XL (Zamnesia / RQS) ๐ฟ๐ดโโ ๏ธ
Phase: Week 2 / Vegetation ๐โจ
Substrate: Floragard Growmix ๐
1. Health & Plant Status ๐ฌ?
Plant 2 (Right) did not recover from its cotyledon damage and has been culled. ๐๐ซ
Plant 1 (Left) is thriving! First true leaf sets have fully expanded with vibrant green color and sturdy stem growth. ?๐ฟ
Container Status: Remaining in the ~0.25L pot for now as root development progresses smoothly. โณ?
2. Strategy & Next Steps ๐๏ธโ๏ธ
Full focus is now on maximizing the potential of the remaining Painkiller XL. ๐ฏ๐ช
Repotting to 1.33L will take place once the canopy expands further and root volume increases. ?๐
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Week 3. Vegetation
5d ago
1/4
12 cm
Height
17 hrs
Light Schedule
26 ยฐC
Day Air Temp
65 %
Air Humidity
21 ยฐC
Solution Temp
24 ยฐC
Substrate Temp
21 ยฐC
Night Air Temp
1.3 liters
Pot Size
0.2 liters
Watering Volume
30 cm
Lamp Distance
RelaeX Update Log: Vibrant Growth & Node Structure ๐ฟโจ
Strain: Painkiller XL (RQS) ๐ฟ๐ดโโ ๏ธ
Phase: Week 4 / Vegetation ๐โจ
Substrate: Floragard Growmix ๐
1. Health & Development ๐ฌ?
Vigor & Structure: The main shoot is stretching dynamically while maintaining tight node spacing and excellent leaf symmetry.
Canopy Expansion: Fully established in the 1.33L pot. Leaf coloration is a healthy deep green with wide, healthy fan leaves.
Environment: Microclimate is perfectly dialed in at 25.5 ยฐC and 69% RH, keeping transpiration and growth rates optimal.
2. Strategy & Next Steps ๐๏ธโ๏ธ
Veg Progress: Continuing the steady vegetative phase to build up more internodal branches before considering LST or canopy training.
Root Monitoring: Allowing the root system to fully consolidate in the fresh Floragard Growmix.
Great to see the Painkiller XL speedrun underway! ๐ฑ๐ The setup and timeline are really well documented. Wishing you a smooth start and looking forward to following the plants as they develop. Keep us posted on the next updates! ๐
@James, thanks mate, I'll provide an update every week until 26.11. Then I'll have a break for about 3 weeks. Then the painkillers should be ready for harvest ?๐ฅฆ๐คฉ